Project Engineer - Utilities

Acciona; Mudgee; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp-style accommodation

14/7 roster

Job summary

ACCIONA is seeking a Project Engineer – Utilities for the Central-West Orona project on a six-month contract. The role focuses on owning utility relocations, undergrounding 22kV lines and relocating Telstra cables, with a clear delivery package and direct visibility into outcomes.

The position is bus-in, bus-out with camp-style accommodation on a 14 days on/7 days off roster, based in the Central West Orana Region. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering utility relocation works on large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to coordinate with utilities and asset owners on approvals, outages and access.
• Experience reviewing relocation designs for constructability and interfacing with designers.

Responsibilities

• Engaging subcontractors and holding them to scope, program, quality and safety expectations on site.
• Coordinating with Essential Energy, Telstra and other asset owners on approvals, technical standards, outages and access.
• Reviewing relocation designs for constructability and resolving issues with designers and asset owners before work starts.
• Sequencing relocation works around the wider construction program so site access is available when the project needs it.
• Tracking progress, cost and program, and preparing status reports and forecasts for the project team.
• Preparing Inspection Test Plans and checklists, and making sure non-conformances are recorded and closed out promptly.
• Managing permits, approvals and landowner interfaces tied to the relocation works.

Skills

Subcontractor management

Coordination with asset owners

Relocation design review

Project scheduling

Progress tracking

Job description

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity? Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Job Description

An 80-year group, COBRA promotes its own efficient business model, the result of the combination of decentralization, geographical diversification and technical specialization of more than 20,000 professionals in more than 43 countries. In this way, it offers a wide range of services throughout the value chain of projects, adapted to each sector and to the scope of the contract required by our clients, both public and private. Cobra is divided into four main sectors of activity, Networks, Specialised installations, integrated projects and concession assets.

ACEREZ, a partnership of ACCIONA, COBRA and Endeavour Energy, has been appointed network operator by EnergyCo to design, build, finance, operate and maintain the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission network. The ACCIONA COBRA Joint Venture (ACJV), the design and construct (D&C) consortium, will design and build the Central-West Orana REZ transmission project.

The new transmission network infrastructure will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity from 2028 to connect 7.7 gigawatts of wind and solar projects, which is enough to power more than 2 million homes each year.

The project consists of 90km of 500kV overhead transmission lines and 150km of 330kV transmission lines for generator connections, stretching from Elong Elong in the west through to Barigan Creek in the east, via an energy hub at Merotherie.

Key Responsibilities

As Project Engineer – Utilities, you’ll own the utility relocations across the Central-West Orana project: undergrounding Essential Energy 22kV lines and relocating Telstra cables. It’s a six month contract with a clear, self-contained package of work and a direct line of sight to what you’ve delivered.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Engaging subcontractors and holding them to scope, program, quality and safety expectations on site.
• Coordinating with Essential Energy, Telstra and other asset owners on approvals, technical standards, outages and access.
• Reviewing relocation designs for constructability and resolving issues with designers and asset owners before work starts.
• Sequencing relocation works around the wider construction program so site access is available when the project needs it.
• Tracking progress, cost and program, and preparing status reports and forecasts for the project team.
• Preparing Inspection Test Plans and checklists, and making sure non-conformances are recorded and closed out promptly.
• Managing permits, approvals and landowner interfaces tied to the relocation works.

Required Skills and Competencies

As Project Engineer – Utilities, you’ll own the utility relocations across the Central-West Orana project: undergrounding Essential Energy 22kV lines and relocating Telstra cables. It’s a six month contract with a clear, self-contained package of work and a direct line of sight to what you’ve delivered. Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Engaging subcontractors and holding them to scope, program, quality and safety expectations on site.
• Coordinating with Essential Energy, Telstra and other asset owners on approvals, technical standards, outages and access.
• Reviewing relocation designs for constructability and resolving issues with designers and asset owners before work starts.
• Sequencing relocation works around the wider construction program so site access is available when the project needs it.
• Tracking progress, cost and program, and preparing status reports and forecasts for the project team.
• Preparing Inspection Test Plans and checklists, and making sure non-conformances are recorded and closed out promptly.
• Managing permits, approvals and landowner interfaces tied to the relocation works.

This is a six month contract This position is bus-in, bus-out, with camp-style accommodation provided on a 14 days on/7 days off roster, based out of the Central West Orana Region.

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. As such, your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

For more information on how your personal data is managed, please refer to the privacy statements of each parent company:

Grupo Cobra: https://www.grupocobra.com/en/privacy-policy/

Acciona: https://www.acciona.com/privacy-policy

ACCIONA has been given the Top Employer 2022, 2023, 2024 & 2025 certification in Australia, which certifies the company’s commitment to excellence in human resources management and those who focus on putting their people first through their exceptional HR policies. Since establishing a presence in Australia in 2002, ACCIONA employs more than 3,000 people in its renewable energy, infrastructure and water projects across Australia & New Zealand.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and promote equality and diversity. Indigenous Australians and candidates from minority groups are encouraged to apply.